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Nurse Practitioner

Saskatchewan Health Authority
Full-time
On-site
Regina, Canada
$52.59 - $62.91 USD yearly
Description

Position #: 9001692 (V48701)

Expected Start Date: January 06, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Primary Health Care Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Specialty Clinic

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: .71

Hours of Work: 160 hours per 6 weeks; 20 shifts of 8 hours


Shift Information:  days, evenings, weekends, stats

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: Yes


Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description


This position works as part of an interdisciplinary primary health care team.  Under the direction of the Urban or Rural Primary Health Care Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the community. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for clients in the community both independently and collaboratively with a physician, depending upon the complexity of client needs.  This includes: health promotion and protection; first line treatment and emergency services; provision of supportive counselling and instruction in management of medical conditions; disease and injury prevention; initiating and conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluative projects; and collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals.


Education



Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.  Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is desired.  Certification in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program is required; Current registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association;  Possession of, and ability to maintain current registration as RN (NP) with Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association.  Current BCLS certification.


 


Experience


 


Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse in primary care, public health or acute care.  Minimum of one (1) year experience in community needs assessment, community development and health promotion.


 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


 



Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs and resources.  Knowledge of health promotion and population health principles and concepts.

Other Information




  • This position is designated for the Community Wellness Bus project.

  • Possess valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.

  • Scheduled hours of work may be reduced (if applicable) during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.

  • For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/